Special Procedures Radiology Technologist
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Median pay for Special Procedures Radiology Technologists in the United States is around $27.78 per hour. Compensation ranges from $21.49 per hour on the lower end to $37.12 on the higher end. Career length is the biggest factor affecting pay for this group, followed by geography. The majority of Special Procedures Radiology Technologists (63 percent) who took the survey are female. Medical benefits are awarded to most, and a strong majority earn dental coverage. Most Special Procedures Radiology Technologists report high levels of job satisfaction. The figures in this overview were provided by individuals who took PayScale's salary questionnaire.

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Job Description for Special Procedures Radiology Technologist

Special procedures radiology technology is a specific sub-set of radiographic technology. Special procedures radiology technologists are responsible for assisting physicians and other clinicians as they perform procedures such as X-ray guided cardiac catheterizations, cardiac ablations, cardiac stinting, cardiac balloon placement, and diagnostic studies involving the use of dyes or contrast materials. These procedures are invasive, meaning that entry is made into veins or arteries with the infusion of a dye or contrast. These procedures are always done using sterile techniques in an operating room or surgical suite. The special procedures radiology technologist may also be expected to prepare for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving the area to be operated on.

To work as a special procedures radiology technologist, one must possess a two-year radiographic technologist degree or equivalent and be certified by the overseeing organization for that field, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). In addition, these technologists often have completed a certificate course in that area or have achieved the same status through on-the-job clinical training. Special procedures radiology technologists must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, work well on their own, and work well in a team setting.

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For Special Procedures Radiology Technologists, career advancements do not tend to correlate with a rise in salary. On average, lower-level Special Procedures Radiology Technologists earn similar salaries to those in higher-end positions like Cath Lab Cardiovascular Technologist.

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Job skills reported by Special Procedures Radiology Technologists are limited. Interventional Radiology and Radiology are considered valuable skills and can increase employee pay. It is not unusual for someone who knows Interventional Radiology to be familiar with Radiology as well.

Pay by Experience Level for Special Procedures Radiology Technologist

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Special Procedures Radiology Technologists do not generally earn higher incomes from more experience in the field. Respondents with less than five years' experience take home $53K on average. In contrast, those who have been around for five to 10 years earn a noticeably higher average of $61K. After working for 10 to 20 years, Special Procedures Radiology Technologists make a median salary of $65K. Special Procedures Radiology Technologists who have acquired more than two decades of experience generally do see greater compensation; their average income is approximately $71K.